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Órgiva (pronounced) is a Spanish town municipality in comarca of Alpujarra Granadina (which is located within the larger Alpujarras region) in the province of Granada, Andalusia. It has a population of around 6,000 and lies in the Alpujarra valley between the Sierra de Lújar and Sierra Nevada .
The municipality of Órgiva is located on the south face of the Natural Park of Sierra Nevada. Situated in the depression of the Guadalfeo, where the river Guadalfeo meets its affluent, river Chico de Órgiva, lies this town also known as the capital of west Alpujarra.
Apr 3, 2022 · Orgiva Spain: The Crossroads of the Alpujarras. Generally considered the Capital of La Alpujarra, charming Orgiva is both larger (pop. 6,000) and lower (450m) than most of the other towns and villages in the area. Which means it has more hotels, restaurants and facilities and is generally warmer.
Órgiva, the administrative and economic capital of the western side of the region of Alpujarra, has managed to combine in its urban development both a modern life style, and a rich historical heritage that reached our days almost intact.
Situated in the lush valley of the Rio Guadalfeo, Órgiva is the largest and most populous town of the Western Alpujarra and provides a hub for some of the more remote High Alpujarran villages and those to the South East.
Órgiva, the Fragrant Valley of the Alpujarras... Surrounded by countryside, Órgiva's beautiful valley is an excellent base for exploring the Alpujarras. Its orange, olive, and lemon groves, together with an abundance of pomegranates, bougainvillea, morning glory, and jasmine bring an unrivaled color and fragrance to this sunny land.
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May 28, 2018 · Orgiva is the capital of Las Alpujarras, situated on the Costa Tropical, in the province of Granada. It’s a wonderfully, cosmopolitan town, with many nationalities living together, in quite a bohemian atmosphere. In a fertile valley of the Guadalfeo River, Orgiva sits at 450 metres and has a milder climate than many other places in Las ...
